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Post-partum rations: A checklist for cow-calf operators

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon March 19, 2021

Last month, my column focused on meeting the nutritional needs of late gestation cows. This period is one of the most important periods in the reproductive calendar of the cow, as it is a time where 70 per cent of fetal growth occurs. This month, I want to focus on the nutritional needs of the […] Read more

Livestock, Nutrition

Late gestation rations for cows

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon February 19, 2021

As I write this column, 2020 is finally in the rear-view mirror. I am sure that I am not alone in hoping that 2021 brings better days and in particular an end to this pandemic that has had such a personal and economic impact on the lives of Canadians. Despite this disruption to normal life, […] Read more

In recent years, consumers have developed a heightened awareness regarding the source of their food, how it’s produced and its environmental impact.

Livestock, Nutrition

Giving credit where credit is due

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon January 22, 2021

If one were to take a poll of Canadian ranchers regarding their favourite restaurant, my guess is that A&W still would not rank particularly high. A lot of this animosity dates back to the natural beef campaign the company ran over the last five years. Many beef producers felt that this campaign, while extorting the […] Read more

In addition to ensuring the right “feeding situation,” there are several other important considerations when using urea as a protein source.

Livestock, Nutrition

Revisiting the use of urea as a protein supplement

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon December 29, 2020

Many of you will have noticed that calf prices have been under pressure this fall in part due to higher than expected feed prices. Both feed grains and many traditional protein sources (i.e. distillers grains, pulse screenings, commercial supplements) are trading at prices higher than a year ago. In the face of higher protein prices, […] Read more

Livestock, Nutrition

Clean, soiled or frozen ears — How do you manage your implant program?

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon November 26, 2020

In my last two columns, I focused on choosing the right implant for your operation and on options for re-implanting cattle over the course of a production cycle. While these are important aspects of any implant program, equally important is ensuring the proper placement of the implant in the animal’s ear. While this may seem […] Read more

One of the first steps to consider when choosing an implant is deciding on how aggressive you want to be with your program.

Livestock, Nutrition

Choosing the right implant for feedlot cattle

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon October 30, 2020

In last month’s column, I covered the various classes of implants currently on the market and traced the development of the technology over the last 50 years or so. With this column, I want to look at some of the factors to consider when choosing an implant for feedlot cattle, with emphasis on the class […] Read more

Separating heifers from mature cows reduces competition at the bunk and allows producers to formulate a diet specific to the needs of growing heifers.

Features, Livestock

Nutrition 101 for replacement heifers

Six tips to create a nutrition plan to give replacement heifers the best start possible in your herd

By Piper Whelan October 20, 2020

Setting clear benchmarks is an ideal place to begin when creating your heifer development program. This is where Kristin Thompson, ruminant nutritionist for New Life Mills, begins when she works with cow-calf producers to develop nutrition programs for replacement females. Monitoring your heifers’ growth begins with knowing how much they need to gain by the […] Read more

Relative to first-generation implants, second-generation implants have a greater positive impact on growth and feed efficiency.

Livestock, Nutrition

Growth-promoting implants – the choice for cattle widens

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon October 15, 2020

This article is destined for press in late September and as such will coincide with the 2020 fall run for both calves and yearlings. For those of you backgrounding or finishing, it is a time where you need to make decisions regarding the health and productivity of incoming cattle. In my last column, I looked […] Read more

Feed intake of newly weaned calves should increase rapidly over the first two weeks on feed.

Livestock, Nutrition

Starting calves on feed – an annual challenge

Nutrition with John McKinnon

By John McKinnon September 25, 2020

As this article comes to press, the yearling run has started and it will not be long before the calf run is in full swing. One of the biggest challenges cattle feeders face at this time of the year is ensuring that cattle get off to a fast start in terms of feed intake. This […] Read more

Setting a calf on a healthy path to the feedlot starts with the cow, says Dr. Greg Dimmers.

Features, Livestock

Feedlot health starts with the cow

While the industry has gotten better at managing disease, cow-calf producers can reduce even more health issues in feedlot cattle

By Lilian Schaer September 21, 2020

Some of the biggest health challenges in finishing cattle can be minimized or even prevented long before the animals arrive at the feedlot. In fact, calves can be set on a path to better health before birth, according to veterinarian Dr. Greg Dimmers of Metzger Veterinary Services in Linwood, Ont., to help address what he […] Read more

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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Post-partum rations: A checklist for cow-calf operators

Late gestation rations for cows

Giving credit where credit is due

Revisiting the use of urea as a protein supplement

Clean, soiled or frozen ears — How do you manage your implant program?

Choosing the right implant for feedlot cattle

Nutrition 101 for replacement heifers

Growth-promoting implants – the choice for cattle widens

Starting calves on feed – an annual challenge

Feedlot health starts with the cow

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